Many people today spend a lot of time sitting — at a desk, in front of a TV, or scrolling on their phones. This is called a sedentary lifestyle, which means a way of living with little or no physical activity. While it might feel comfortable, being inactive for long periods can seriously affect your health.
One of the biggest risks of a sedentary lifestyle is weight gain. When we don’t move enough, our body burns fewer calories, which can lead to fat building up over time. This increases the risk of obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes. Sitting too much can also cause poor posture, which often leads to back and neck pain.
Lack of movement doesn’t just hurt your body — it affects your mind, too. Regular exercise helps reduce stress and improve mood. But when people sit all day and avoid exercise, they may feel more tired, stressed, or even depressed. As the saying goes, “Use it or lose it.” This means if you don’t use your body, your strength and energy may slowly disappear.
The good news is that small changes can make a big difference. Taking short walks, standing up every hour, stretching, or doing light exercises at home can help you stay active. You don’t have to go to the gym every day — just move more.
In today’s busy world, it’s easy to forget to move. But staying active is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind.
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1. What is a sedentary lifestyle?
2. What are some health problems caused by not moving enough?
3. What does the saying “Use it or lose it” mean in the text?
4. How can physical inactivity affect your mind?
5. What is a simple way to fight a sedentary lifestyle?
6. Fill in the blank: A ____ lifestyle means not doing much physical activity.
7. Fill in the blank: Too much sitting can cause back pain and ____ posture.
8. Fill in the blank: Regular movement improves both body and ____.
9. Fill in the blank: The phrase
10. Fill in the blank: Taking short walks and stretching can help you ____ more.